Energy Performance Certificates in Bristol.  EPCs Bristol surrounding area - Avonmouth, Bitton, Clevedon, Keynsham, Nailsea, Stoke Gifford, Thornbury, Weston super Mare, Winterbourne, Yate & all areas in between.

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From 22nd April you can check if there is already an EPC for your property using a Post Code Search on the EPC Register.  You can then download the EPC.  Use the Retrieve Report Using Property Address tab.    Find our more....

EPC in and around Bristol

We provide Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for domestic property sales and rentals in Bristol and surrounding areas.  Everyone receives the same first class service.  We are happy to work with homeowners, landlords, housing associations, letting and estate agents. Our EPC prices are competitive.  Our service is built around you and your needs. If you need your EPC quickly we will respond promptly.  We can visit at a time to suit you, even in the evening or at the weekend.  Your keys are with an agent - no problem - we'll pick them up and return them again after the visit. We email a copy of the EPC to you within 24 hours of the visit and, additionally, send a printed copy to you in the post.  All included in our service and at no extra cost.

We're on the Google Local Business directory where you'll find testimonials from our clients.   We're also on Free Index. 

We've also been recommended by Bristol City Council on page 4 of their latest Landlord News Letter

Bristol Idea Limited

Bristol Idea is an independent, professional and friendly company who have been producing domestic Energy Performance Certificates since 2008.  We are a family run business.  Your Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) will be accredited with Elmhurst Energy.  This means peace of mind as the DEA is Criminal Bureau checked and insured.  Elmhurst Energy monitor their accredited DEAs closely.

This is the feedback on our latest quality assurance audit on 21st January 2012. 'A good survey with good supporting evidence'

When do I need an EPC?

An EPC if needed when you sell or rent out a property.  You need to commission, but not necessarily receive, an EPC before putting your property on the market.  From 6 April 2012 the EPC must be available within 7 days of the property being marketed (prior to then you had 28 days to produce it).  EPCs for both sale and rent are valid for 10 years.  If you already have one, for example in a Home Information Pack from when you bought your property, then you can re-use it.  However, if you wish to take advantage of the government's Green Deal, you will need an EPC in a new format launched on 1st April 2012. 

You also need an EPC to claim the Feed In Tariff at the higher rate.  Your property will need to achieve a Band D or above to obtain this higher rate.

What if I can't find my EPC?

Your Estate Agent/Letting Agent can track it down for you.  They can check the Register to see if one has been performed on your property and request a copy if one exists.  From 22nd April 2012 you will be able to do address lookup on the Landmark site to find the EPC yourself.  Find out more...

Events

A new week long celebration of everything green is planned for this summer.  It kicks off with the UKs biggest farmers market in St. Nic's market and culminates the following weekend with the Festival of Nature on the Harbourside and Bristol's Biggest Bike Ride.  There are events to showcase electric bikes and vehicles, films, talks and music at the Watershed, Colston Hall, St. George's and the Bristol Old Vic.  The organiser's are looking for fringe events and hoping this event will become Bristol's answer to the Edinburgh Festival.  Find out more....

Tuesday 12 - Sunday 17th June 2012 Cheltenham Science Festival

This years Cheltenham Science Festival theme is regeneration.  Quite a few of the debates and discussions have a renewable energy theme.  e.g. on Wednesday there is a debate titled 'Can we stay warm and still save the world'.  The brochure on the site is well worth a browse.  Find out more....

Updated by Wendy on 3rd May 2012

Energy Performance Certificates sent by email on request.  EPC visits in the evenings and the weekends.  Visits at a time to suit you.   Prompt arrival and fast turnaround of the EPC.